Find out about tuition costs, student employment opportunities, financial aid options, and how to pay your bill with the bursar.

Tuition

Review University of Illinois Springfield's estimated tuition and fees, using our cost calculator to explore the differences in cost by major.

Cost of Attendance

Review Estimated Cost of Attendance information, including tuition & fees and other related educational expenses students can expect as a full-time student.

A Quality Education at an Affordable Rate

Not sure how you’ll be paying for your educational experience? See how financial aid can help.

The FAFSA®

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By filling out one simple form, the FAFSA®, you can be considered for all sorts of financial aid and scholarships. It's super easy and won't take much of your time, but it can save you a TON of money. When applying make sure to add the UIS federal school code 009333.

Financial Aid 101

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At UIS, we make earning a degree affordable for our students. Have questions about the financial aid process or what to know more about the solutions available to students? Check out our Financial Aid 101 resources for more insight!

Paying Your Bill - University Bursar

View your student account, make a payment, enroll/edit your direct deposit information (students only), set up Authorized Payers, or sign up for a Payment Plan.

News

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1月 16, 2026
What is the FAFSA?
What is the FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It’s a form students fill out each year to see if they qualify for money to…
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12月 01, 2025
Financial Aid Spring 2026 FAQ
Spring 2026 Financial Aid FAQ and Important Information College life gets busy fast, especially at the start of a new semester. Between classes,…
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11月 06, 2025
UIS expands Prairie Promise to include transfer students beginning fall 2026
Transfer students who choose the University of Illinois Springfield will soon have a new way to earn their degree without the financial burden of tuition and…
Missouri, Iowa and Indiana Expanded In-State Tuition
9月 05, 2025
Missouri, Iowa and Indiana Students: Applying for In-State Tuition at UIS
Are you a student from Missouri, Iowa or Indiana dreaming of an affordable, top-quality education? Look no further! The University of Illinois Springfield has…
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7月 29, 2025
Fall 2025 Financial Aid FAQs
Fall 2025 Financial Aid FAQs College life gets busy fast—especially at the start of a new semester. Between classes, schedules, and everything else,…
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3月 21, 2025
Summer 2025 Financial Aid FAQs
Summer 2025 Financial Aid FAQs - Funding Your Future Starting a new semester can be pretty overwhelming with all the things you need to juggle. Getting a…
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1月 14, 2025
FAFSA, Grants, and Scholarships: How Financial Aid Made College Possible for a First-Year Student
Figuring out how to pay for college can be challenging. But there are resources to help! The FAFSA, scholarships, grants and programs like the Prairie Promise…
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11月 15, 2024
Things No One Talks About in College: Feeling Lonely, Loan Stress and Doubting if You Can Graduate
When people talk about college, they usually mention the fun parts—making new friends, attending events or starting fresh. However, for some people, there's a…